Mama Becoming: Birth & Beyond

In this episode, Virna shares her journey through conception, pregnancy, and birth — while navigating the rare condition of having a double uterus (uterus didelphys) . She talks about using Chinese medicine to support her fertility, the emotional ups and downs of pregnancy, and how her birth story led to an unexpected C-section . Virna also reflects on the importance of family support and how stay...

In this episode, Diana opens up about her postpartum experience — the emotional, physical, and cultural layers that shaped her early days as a new mother. From navigating a long road to accepting her body and caesarean scar, to working through the absence of an immediate bond with her baby, Diana shares her story with openness and strength. As a Lebanese mum, she was surrounded by family and visit...

In this episode, Diana shares her journey into motherhood — from her romantic moment of telling her husband she was pregnant, to navigating pregnancy, and finally welcoming her son through a dramatic birth. Her story is real, raw, and detailed — offering an honest glimpse into the emotional highs and unexpected challenges that come with becoming a mother. Listen as Diana opens up about her experie...

Real stories of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum from mothers in Dubai and across the UAE. Mama Becoming: Birth & Beyond is a podcast that holds space for the raw, real, and deeply human moments of motherhood. Hosted by Laura, a doula and mum of two living in Dubai, each story is shared in two parts—pregnancy and birth in one episode, postpartum and recovery in the next. Whether you’re expecti...